2x
Licensing volume without additional staff
4 months
Of backlogs eliminated 
after implementation 
26 to 2 days
Reduced workflows 
through automation 

Licensing demand is growing. Capacity isn't.

More applications, same constraints. One platform handles it all. 
That’s what Accela was built to do.

Best Software

Accela is the best piece of software the city has ever purchased.

Brett Flodine

GIS Manager, 
Hartford, CT
Improved experience 

We’ve been able to improve the customer service experience by getting rid of those duplicate efforts. We’ve had our customers tell us it’s nice to know what to expect as far as look and feel from a technology standpoint. 

MARY WRIGHT

Business Analyst, Pima County Information Technology, AZ
Built to grow with you 

We love what Accela offers…a platform that helps us grow as we need to grow and add modules and components as our business needs and requirements change. 

Nidia Logan-Robinson

Deputy Division Director, 
Shelby County, TN

One platform. Every step of the business licensing lifecycle. 

Cut application processing times 

Connect intake, routing, concurrent review, and approval in one workflow. Eliminate handoffs, duplicate data entry, and status chasing. Agencies process more applications in less time without adding staff.

Cut application processing times 

Connect intake, routing, concurrent review, and approval in one workflow. Eliminate handoffs, duplicate data entry, and status chasing. Agencies process more applications in less time without adding staff.

Self-service for business owners 

Applicants apply online, calculate fees, upload documents, check status, and renew any time, from any device. Fewer counter visits, fewer phone calls, and faster turnaround times.

Intelligent routing and concurrent review 

Configurable workflows automatically route each application to the right queue. Simple renewals can auto-approve. Complex new licenses route to multiple departments simultaneously. Licensing Managers see exactly where every application stands. 

Recover lost revenue from lapsed renewals 

Automatically track renewal deadlines, trigger notices, and flag late filers before revenue slips. Items that once went unbilled due to staff time constraints are now captured, tracked, and collected.

Better experience for business owners & staff

Business owners get real-time visibility into application status and consolidated feedback. Staff spend less time on manual tasks. Fewer calls, fewer counter visits, and less back-and-forth on both sides of the counter. 

End-to-end lifecycle coverage

Powering your Civic Velocity Advantage...Supercharged by CivicAI
A graphic of a lifecycle process moving from the citizen experience – which comprises citizen idea, initial engagement, application submission and payment – through the staff experience – which comprises back office reviews, plan review, permit/license issuance and inspection and/or renewals.

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See how Accela helps licensing departments do more with the staff they have.